Meliza Joan Perez Berano-Robite is the newly appointed Judge of MTCC Branch 2, Iloilo City, Photo Credit Meliza Joan Perez Berano-Robite Facebook Page.
Meliza Joan Perez Berano-Robite, a 1996 Summa Cum Laude graduate of the CPU Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Cum Laude graduate of the CPU Bachelor of Laws in 2006 has been recently appointed as Presiding Judge of the Municipal Trial Court in Cities Branch 2, Iloilo City.
Before her promotion, Hon. Robite worked as a Public Attorney in the Public Attorney’s Office. She is currently teaching Restorative Justice at the CPU College of Law.
It can be recalled that Hon. Robite was the President of the CPU Republic in the SY 2004–2005.
CPU College of Medicine alumnus, Dominique Ariel Bingcang Tomampos ranked number 10 and led the 16 new Centralian doctors in the Physician Licensure Examination.
Dominic Tomampos receives his diploma as an official Centralian Medicine graduate.
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced last March 16 that 813 out of 1,317 passed the Physician Licensure Examination given by the Board of Medicine in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cebu and Zamboanga this March 2017 or a National Passing percentage of 61.73%. CPU got a passing percentage of 88.89%.
Nic Tomampos leads the reading of the 2015 College of Medicine graduates´group commitment.
CPU HS Batch 1967 presents the two donated EPSON LCD Projectors.
In line with the celebration of their 50th Grand Reunion, CPU High School Batch 1967 “Klasmitz” visited the CPU High School Building and donated 2 EPSON LCD Projectors on February 21, 2017. The said projectors will be installed in HS 116 and in the Science Building Room 101.
CPU HS Batch 1967 Klasmitz with CPU HS Principal Prof. Janet S. Jalbuena and Purchasing Officer, Hermely A. Jalando-on.
Prof. Janet S. Jalbuena, Principal of CPU High School thanked the batch for their donation and for their continuous support to CPU High School. She assures that the donations will be utilized for the academic advancement of CPU High School students.
“Blood is thicker than water, but Centralians are thicker than blood” – this is how Dir. Larry Nacionales, CPU College of Agriculture Alumni Association President, described the Central Spirit that permeates all Centralians. Dir. Nacionales led the CPU College of Agriculture Alumni Association meeting last February 18, 2017 at Nena’s Chicken House in Bacolod City. The purpose of the meeting was to give updates for the upcoming Grand Reunion of the College of Agriculture alumni on October 20-21, 2017 at the Bacolod Pavillon Hotel.
College of Agriculture alumni plan for the Grand Reunion on October 20-21, 2017
The Negros Chapter President, Mr. Roberto “Francis” Jalando-on, Jr., updated the group with regards to the venue and accommodation. The Bacolod Pavillon Hotel has a big area that can accommodate up to 2,000 people. The Negros Chapter already made reservations for the hotel rooms. (If you plan on attending the reunion and make hotel reservations, you may contact Mr. Roberto R. Jalando-on, Jr – 0920-326-8505). The Negros Chapter is also planning to tour the whole Negros island to campaign for more attendees to the reunion.
Dir. Larry Nacionales challenged the gathered group that it is high time for them to encourage the next generation to enroll at the CPU College of Agriculture, Resources and Environmental Sciences because the alumni who are in the government service and in the agriculture sector will soon be retiring. He stressed that the government needs new Centralians to lead the way.
The core group that plans for the College of Agriculture Grand Reunion keeps on growing
Mr. Dan Dorillo, CPU Alumni Association President, remarked that the CPU College of Agriculture alumni are in the forefront of leadership in the CPU Alumni Association with 5 officers who are graduates of the college including himself. The college can also boast to have the most number of alumni who became Presidents of state colleges and universities, and the most number of Regional Directors. Mr. Dorillo further said that the first night of the Grand Reunion will be open for all Centralians. The first night will be a cultural show presenting “CPU’s Finest” – cultural groups such CPU Handbell Ringers, Sari-saot Dance Troupe and some winners of the U-Day 2017 will be going to Bacolod. The 2016 Miss Paraw Regatta, Vanessa Tse Wing, and Engr. Riego Ferrer Garcia, one of the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines, will also be invited to give testimonies for both of them are alumnus of the College of Agriculture, Resources and Environmental Sciences.
Mrs. Delma Umadhay reported that more than 50 pages of the souvenir program have subscribers already. The group is still campaigning for more subscribers. (If you are interested to subscribe, you may contact Delma at 0920-519-0506).
“The CPU Board of Trustees assure you of our support and we always encourage our alumni to come together not just to fellowship but to praise God for what He has done in and through our lives” – These are the words of Mrs. Josette G. Jalando-on’s in her closing remarks to the gathered alumni.
Celebrating its 10th year of existence in the university, the CPU Packaging Engineering Department with the theme “10 Years of Excellent Packaging Engineering Education” held its homecoming and gala night at Amigo Terrace Hotel on February 18, 2017. The celebration is also in line with the 80th year anniversary of the College of Engineering.
The CPU Packaging Department staff, alumni, faculty and students.
The event was attended by students, alumni, faculty, university officials and partner companies. In his Opening Remarks, Mr. Ron Adrian Dionaldo – an alumnus and the first Magna Cum Laude of the College shared the timeless success of the College throughout the years. “There is a saying that a knight in shining armor is a man who never had his armor tested. Now, let us ask ourselves is the department still wearing its armor? Has its metal been tested? Yes, our metal has been tested for 10 years and we shined brighter after facing those testing and challenges. The bond of the pack is strong, the alpha helps the omega and the omega helps the alpha.”
Engr. Bernie Cangrejo delivered the State of Department Address highlighting the accomplishments of the department throughout the years. The College has produced strong ties with local, national and international company and industry changers that provide OJT to employment system of Centralian Packaging Engeering graduates.
Engr. Bernie Cangrejo, Head of Packaging Engineering Department awards the Homecoming King Queen, Prince and Princes.
The event was graced by its “Pack Leader” Dr. Lejo C. Braña, former CPU President Dr. Juanito M. Acanto, current CPU President Dr. Teodoro C. Robles and other administrative officials of the university. During the event the department thanked its partner agencies and key personalities.
CPU is the first and only university offering Packaging Engineering in the country. The CPU Packaging Engineering Department was established back in 2006 through the efforts of its “pack leader” Dr. Lejo C. Braña – a High School 1953 alumnus, and the founder and President of G. Packaging Technology Partners Inc.. He donated 11.5 million pesos worth of packaging testing equipment from the United States to CPU. The college produced 19 pioneer graduates with 10 Cum Laudes. Now, it has hundreds of graduates working all over the country and abroad.
Engr. Riego Ferrer Garcia, a BS Agricultural Engineering graduate of Central Philippine University was awarded as one of the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines (TOSP) on February 9, 2017 at the Malacañan Palace.
CENTRALIAN EXCELLENCE – Engr. Riego Ferrer Garcia, a CPU BS Agricultural Engineering graduate awarded as one of the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines.
As a student Riego served the CPU Republic as an official, and was chosen as Mr. College of Agriculture, Resources and Environmental Sciences (CARES). His commitment to Exemplary Christian Education for Life (EXCEL) has been rewarded by our Lord Jesus Christ.
Riego with TOSP founder, Jose Concepcion, Photo credits Engr. Aries Roda Romallosa
The Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines (TOSP) is a program that annually recognizes exceptional youths for their academic excellence, leadership, good morals and diverse involvement within the community. TOSP seeks to promote integrity, excellence and service as a way of life. It is believed that a unified commitment and understanding the importance of establishing high quality of living among scholars are crucial to the success of the Filipino community. (wikipilipinas.org)
With Engr. Aries Roda Romallosa, faculty of the CARES. Photo credits Engr. Aries Roda Romallosa
The Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines (TOSP) is an annual project of RFM Foundation, Inc. with the help and cooperation of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), National Bookstore, The Rotary Club of Makati Central and the RFM Group of Companies. Mr. Jose Concepcion, a prominent businessman was inspired by the tenets of Dr. Jose Rizal, the National Hero of the Philippines and because of that inspiration TOSP was born. Concepcion’s desire to honor students who are exemplars and leaders in their own academic fields and in their contributions to society, established TOSP on June 19, 1961, the 100th birthday of Dr. Jose Rizal, the embodiment of a model student who not only achieves academic citations, but also gives of himself to those in need. (www.tospac.org)
Engr. Riego Ferrer Garcia, one of the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines with Dr. Margen A. Java, Director of Student Development and Programs. Photo credits Engr. Aries Roda Romallosa
Tara Yap (5th from left) poses with fellow journalists in front of the White House
A few years back we featured this “Ilongga” journalist for the award she received from a national media organization on her work with typhoon Yolanda. Tara Katherine Yap, simply and fondly called Tara Yap in media circles in Iloilo is a Centralian and current President of the CMM (Centralians in Mass Media). She was presented with an award of recognition by the Central Philippine University Alumni Association Inc. (CPUAAI) during last year’s General Alumni Homecoming at CPU.
We congratulate her this time for the 10-day U.S. Tour that includes Washington D.C, California and Hawaii. Tara is one of the two Ilongga journalists who are recipients of the tour awarded by the foreign media relations officer of the U.S. State Department./ C.A. Natividad
Colonel Manuel Trece Robles, CPU graduate of Civil Engineering Batch 1994, has been recently promoted to Brigadier General at Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on January 30, 2017.
Certified Centralian, Colonel Manuel Trece Robles has been promoted Brigadier General, (Photo Credit, army.mil.ph)
Robles was the Brigade Commander of the Engineer Brigade of the Philippine Army in April 2014 and of the 53rd Engineer Brigade in 2015 respectively. He was also Deputy to the Assistant Chief of Staff for Plans, G5 Philippine Army September 2011 to April 2014.
In 1999, He took his Master+s Degree in Project Management 1999 at the Queensland University of Technology.
Honor, Service and Patriotism – Colonel Custodio J. Parcon Jr., Commander of Taskforce Tawi-Tawi (a vital multi-service AFP unit conducting joint sea, air, and land security operations in Southern Philippines), a CPU High School Alumnus Batch 1980, and Col. Samuel G. Gotico PAF (GSC), the Deputy Wing Commander of the 520th Air Base, a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Commerce Major in Accounting were recently promoted as Brigadier General of the Armed Forces of the Philippines respectively. They were promoted on January 11, 2017 and December 29, 2016 respectively.
Brigadier General Samuel G. Gotico with wife Gina T. Gotico
General Parcon, one of the 1994 Ten Outstanding Young Men awardee for Military Science, is a graduate of Philippine Military Academy Class 1987. He became the commanding officer of the Philippine Marine Force Recon Company (61st Marine Company). He was tasked to recover kidnap victim Anthony Biel III in the camp of Abu Sayyaf Camp Al Madinah in Basilan.
After the successful operation, Colonel Parcon was awarded the Medal of Valor, the most prestigious award attainable by military personnel and is given to those who served their country with courage, daring initiative, and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger by former President Fidel V. Ramos on November 20, 1994.
For God and for country – Brigadier General Parcon flashes a smile while in the field of service.
General Parcon hails from Iloilo and considers Jaro Evangelical Church, the first Baptist church in the Philippines as his home church – he considers his faith as the strength of his service in the military.
Colonel Parcon, now Brigadier General with President Rodrigo R. Duterte
In 1991, while still being 2nd Lieutenant, General Gotico was given the Golden Aviator Award (PAFFSAAI). He was also the PAF Police Officer of the Year in 1997. He was promoted to Colonel in 1998.
Christmas Party and Induction of Officers for 2017-2018 December 10, 2016 1000 Bascom Ave. San Jose CA 95124
It was a rainy day on the 10th of December but the anticipation for several weeks about the event did not deter the CPU Northern California Alumni Association family. Some had to drive three hours or more but, that too, was not a reason to miss the big event. You see, each time there is a gathering of this group, it always paints a picture of a family gathering; so eager to see each other with laughter, sharing of food and fun. Hearts overflowing with joy and love characterize each time we meet.
The beautiful ladies of the CPU Northern California Assn. posing with the traditional and nostalgic Filipino lechon.
Our delightful Pat Desales was our master of ceremonies that day and kept the program going. The Gasacao family provided the sound system and music. Pastor Eduard Faalam gave a Christmas message. A thought provoking question he asked everyone that day was: “What gift can you give to Jesus this Christmas?” Singing was led by Ortha D. Lumanlan and Pat Desales, and Lisaer Carlo Pineda provided a special violin number. This was followed by the induction of officers for 2017-2018. Our very own FOAA VP Northwest, Lee Plagata inducted the group. After the induction, Kathy Leyble Kriewall, incoming president, gave her acceptance speech. Kathy emphasized the unity, love and respect amongst each other as describing the CPUNorCalAA family. Dear to her heart was a quote by Beth Moore, “Effectiveness depends on our connectedness.” This quote reflected several of her platform points, e.g.: a. an updated directory to be distributed to all CPUN or CalAA members; b. intentionally connect with younger alumni; and increase membership by personally being involved in connecting with other Centralians. In addition, there is a plan to have a newsletter featuring both a seasoned member and a younger alumni, to help bonds grow stronger, an on-going prayer ministry, meeting workshops, and involvements that make a difference both locally and abroad, like being a part of Operation Christmas Child or a Gift Giving Outreach to the remote places in Iloilo province to school children, or locally, hosting a fellowship meal with the Firefighters, Veterans or members of the Law Enforcement.
Oath taking of alumni officers for 2017-2018 led by Mr. Lee Plagata.
Leveraging from the love, unity, and respect already in place, additional efforts in connecting with each other and the desired actions to make a difference and sharing what has been entrusted, with the Lord Jesus as our Ultimate Leader, success of these dreams and visions will become a reality.
Centralian Camaraderie – the smiling faces of the CPU Northern California Alumni Association.
The outgoing and fabulous former president Marah Rafols Torres gave some acknowledgements, which was followed by a surprise appreciation presentation to her for a “job well done”. We concluded the event with dancing, visiting, packing some “take home” and a swift clean-up. Hearts were warm, full of joy, and many will bask in the glow of such a fine time and thank God for a chance to be together as a family. It was a delightful and memorable event!
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